OTHER PROSE FORMS Flashcards
a prose form dealing with historical events
Historical Prose
a prose form deals with the subject science
Scientific Prose
a prose form that ridicules the vices and follies of men
Satirical Prose
books, magazines, or newspapers that are commonly known or accepted in general usage at the time specified or, it is unspecified at the present time
Current Publications
the analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of literary words; it does not mean “finding fault with”
Literary Criticism
an article dealing with the contents, literary worth, etc. of a book especially a recently published book
Book Review
a prose form that deals with the processes governing thought and conducts. It also deals with the theory of investigation of the principles or laws that regulate the universe and underlie all knowledge and reality
Philosophy
a written account of trips, journeys, tours etc. taken by the writer
Travel
an imitation of another author’s work, where ridicule is the main objective
Parody
a brief narrative concerning a particular individual or incident
Anecdote
a short description of its qualities and traits of a person
Character Sketch
a short tale that illustrates principle, usually by setting forth the application of the principles to something familiar to the hearer or reader
Parable
a small book of topic of current interests
Pamphlet
writing in praise of a dead person, event or thing
Eulogy
the general work for a discourse delivered to an audience, whether prepared or impromptu
Speech
